Music and Singing in the Early Years : A Guide to Singing with Young Children (Hardcover)

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Musical Development Learning Musical skills: the role of singing Vocal development Chapter 2: Melodic Matters Singing games and rhymes Supporting children’s musical learning Chapter 3: Rhythmic Roots Rhythmic development Steady beat, Rhythm, Form and Structure Chapter 4: Developing a Song Unaccompanied singing with movement Using a companion song/rhyme Adding an instrumental accompaniment Chapter 5: Planning and Evaluation Planning individual music sessions Planning a music curriculum Observing children Chapter 6: Putting the planning into practice Checklist ? 10 points for successful delivery Chapter 7: Resources for Music Making Glossary Further sources of information